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Hi there! I´m new here :D

 

Just started into the wonderful world of custom pc builds, sadly I had to order mine from a store since I lack the experience/skills/tools to assemble it myself, also don´t know much about what parts go right with other parts and such.

 

Here is my build as it is right now and out of the store: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bpjhcf

 

for the power supply, could not find it on the site but its a 600W non modular one which don´t think leaves much room for additional stuff.

 

yes I know it says gaming build and it actually lacks a GPU, I bought it for work first, gaming second and the budget was really tight at the time and really needed it for work ASAP. 

 

So what I'm asking is what could be improved to make it more into a gaming rig? don't plan to play in 4k or super high settings, just want to enjoy the latest tittles and such, also I'm on a budget so don't say anything high end like a Titan X! D: thank you in advance :D

 

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An i3 w/ H97 board and an r9 380 or if budget supports more i5 w/ H97 board and r9 390

 

 

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problem with those prebuilts is the shitty psus they use, its basically a time bomb so before putting anything else in to it i would look at getting a new psu

 

also whats your budget that will help us determine what can be done

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Hi there! I´m new here :D

 

Just started into the wonderful world of custom pc builds, sadly I had to order mine from a store since I lack the experience/skills/tools to assemble it myself, also don´t know much about what parts go right with other parts and such.

 

Here is my build as it is right now and out of the store: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bpjhcf

 

for the power supply, could not find it on the site but its a 600W non modular one which don´t think leaves much room for additional stuff.

 

yes I know it says gaming build and it actually lacks a GPU, I bought it for work first, gaming second and the budget was really tight at the time and really needed it for work ASAP. 

 

So what I'm asking is what could be improved to make it more into a gaming rig? don't plan to play in 4k or super high settings, just want to enjoy the latest tittles and such, also I'm on a budget so don't say anything high end like a Titan X! D: thank you in advance :D

 

sorry for the long post, here is an invisible potato.

get a gpu (r9 370, 280, 380 or on nvidia side 950/960)

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Hi there! I´m new here :D

 

Just started into the wonderful world of custom pc builds, sadly I had to order mine from a store since I lack the experience/skills/tools to assemble it myself, also don´t know much about what parts go right with other parts and such.

 

Here is my build as it is right now and out of the store: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bpjhcf

 

for the power supply, could not find it on the site but its a 600W non modular one which don´t think leaves much room for additional stuff.

 

yes I know it says gaming build and it actually lacks a GPU, I bought it for work first, gaming second and the budget was really tight at the time and really needed it for work ASAP. 

 

So what I'm asking is what could be improved to make it more into a gaming rig? don't plan to play in 4k or super high settings, just want to enjoy the latest tittles and such, also I'm on a budget so don't say anything high end like a Titan X! D: thank you in advance :D

 

sorry for the long post, here is an invisible potato.

What PSU?

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Hi there! I´m new here :D

 

Just started into the wonderful world of custom pc builds, sadly I had to order mine from a store since I lack the experience/skills/tools to assemble it myself, also don´t know much about what parts go right with other parts and such.

 

Here is my build as it is right now and out of the store: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bpjhcf

 

for the power supply, could not find it on the site but its a 600W non modular one which don´t think leaves much room for additional stuff.

 

yes I know it says gaming build and it actually lacks a GPU, I bought it for work first, gaming second and the budget was really tight at the time and really needed it for work ASAP. 

 

So what I'm asking is what could be improved to make it more into a gaming rig? don't plan to play in 4k or super high settings, just want to enjoy the latest tittles and such, also I'm on a budget so don't say anything high end like a Titan X! D: thank you in advance :D

 

sorry for the long post, here is an invisible potato.

If you have the option to change something:

1. Change to a CPU cooler that has 120MM Fans. Runs cooler and quieter for the same price. Hyper212 from Coolermaster.

2. You are a little stuck when it comes to CPUs, as the FM2+ lacks many higher powered CPU's for that socket.

3. Finally, just adding a GPU will greatly increase gaming performance. Make sure the PSU can power it. 

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problem with those prebuilts is the shitty psus they use, its basically a time bomb so before putting anything else in to it i would look at getting a new psu

 

also whats your budget that will help us determine what can be done

Not all prebuilts use bad PSUs. My friend had this prebuilt HP with a 400w PSU. We were pulling about 400w maybe more with s ton of heat from the overclocked GPU and CPU.

 

 

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for the power supply its a 600W Acteck AF-B600P ATX. WKPS-002

 

also for the budget I guess something around 150-200 maybe? 

 

so far the temps don´t go past 45° with that CPU cooler when I'm gaming (skyrim, rocket league, neverwinter, LoL, basic stuff) but I wanna play some AAA titles like witcher 3 which i tried and the FPS goes really low even at the lowest settings and a lower res.

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